Noia is a historic estuarine town in the province of A Coruña, in Galicia, situated at the head of the Ría de Muros e Noia on Spain’s north-west Atlantic coast. Its vernacular architecture is characterised by granite-built houses, arcaded streets, medieval squares, and elegant townhouses adorned with carved coats of arms. Significant buildings include the Church of Saint Martin, the Church of Santa María A Nova, renowned for its collection of medieval gravestones, and the historic old town. The surrounding countryside supports dairy farming, maize cultivation, forestry, and shellfish harvesting in the ria, with mussels, clams, and cockles forming an important part of the local economy. Noia stands out from similar Galician towns because it combines a remarkably well-preserved medieval centre with a working estuary, where maritime traditions and the surrounding rural landscape remain closely intertwined.